Many people notice a distinct sourness when drinking Americano and can't help but wonder: is this sourness normal? In fact, sourness in coffee isn't necessarily a bad thing, but if it's unpleasant, it often means something went wrong somewhere. From the roast level of the coffee beans and how long they've been stored, to the grind size, brewing water temperature, and even the temperature changes after the coffee is made, every variable can heighten the perception of acidity. This article breaks down six common causes one by one to help you determine whether the sourness in your cup is a flavor note or a defect. If you're looking for beans with balanced acidity and consistent quality, Front Street Coffee's range of espresso and pour-over beans may offer you a more controllable experience. [more…]

Americano may have already become the mainstream choice in coffee shops, especially in summer—nothing beats the refreshing feeling of an iced Americano. Coffee has become a daily habit for many people; sometimes it's about savoring the slow moments of life, and other times it's to add a boost of mental energy to a weary life of day-night reversal. No [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Cold brew coffee is so popular for one reason: whether in a coffee shop or at home, its brewing method is extremely simple. Another reason is the flavor that cold brew coffee delivers, which has not only won over many coffee connoisseurs [more…]

I believe many coffee lovers start with instant coffee, then summon the courage to step into a Starbucks, only to be intimidated by the menu. Fortunately, they spot the familiar Americano. Compared to hot Americano, iced Americano is more popular. Whether winter or summer arrives, a cup of iced Americano can bring [more…]

Americano may have already become the mainstream choice in coffee shops. Especially in summer, a glass of iced Americano is definitely a refreshing treat. Coffee has become a daily habit for many people—sometimes it's about enjoying the slow moments of life, and sometimes it's about adding a boost of mental energy to a疲惫 life of day-night reversal. No [more…]

Coffee brewed in a moka pot is quite concentrated, and the roast level of the beans directly affects how it tastes. If you prefer a cup that is round, clearly sweet, and not dominated by acidity, you can narrow your bean choices to the medium to dark roast range, then narrow further based on whether you add milk and whether you like a heavy body. Rather than fixating only on the name of the origin, the roast [more…]

The habit of having a cup of coffee every day has become part of many people's lives today, and pure black coffee, which is extremely low in calories, not only puts no burden on the body when consumed in moderation, but can also boost metabolism. However, with the rise of many flavored coffees, such as coconut milk lattes, mochas..., they have a sweet and sugary taste, and the calories they contain [more…]

We often hear baristas describe all kinds of flavors. Though it sounds quite mysterious, they can roughly be divided into three categories: sour, bitter, and balanced sweet-and-sour, which correspond to light roast, dark roast, and medium roast respectively. Today Front Street will explain the characteristics of these roast levels, and also [more…]

Did you know? Espresso has a rich mouthfeel and intense flavor, which often makes it hard for people to accept, but once you get used to it, you actually find it has a unique charm. Moreover, espresso is also a coffee that tests coffee quality and barista skill. Since espresso is loved by so many people [more…]

SOE coffee is an abbreviation of the English term Single Origin Espresso, which means espresso made from a single origin, or more simply, single-origin espresso. The biggest characteristic of this coffee is its ability to showcase the flavor profiles of different regions. For example, if you want something acidic, go for Yirgacheffe. [more…]

SOE, a term frequently seen in coffee shops in recent years—what exactly is SOE? And when you suddenly crave one, how can you make a satisfying cup of SOE? What is SOE? SOE stands for "Single Origin Espresso," which means single-origin [more…]

Introduction: Americano can be said to be a type of coffee that many consumers greatly enjoy. It is convenient, quick, and can rapidly satisfy most people's caffeine needs. At the same time, it consists of only two parts: water and espresso, making it a type of what we commonly call black coffee. Black coffee also reflects the quality of the coffee beans, so [more…]

Whether Americano tastes better hot or iced is just like whether tofu pudding should be savory or sweet—it splits coffee lovers into two camps. At times like this, there are always onlookers who say: it's clearly just espresso mixed with water, so isn't iced and hot the same? Actually, it really isn't! What is Americano? Americano originated during World War II. [more…]

Introduction: Americano can be said to be a type of coffee that many consumers really enjoy. It's convenient, quick, and can rapidly satisfy most people's caffeine needs. At the same time, it consists of only two parts—water and espresso—making it a type of what we commonly call black coffee. Black coffee also reflects the quality of the coffee beans, so [more…]

Friends who brew coffee with a moka pot almost always struggle with one question: how do you pick a bean that isn't sour? After all, coffee made in a moka pot is highly concentrated, so any sourness becomes very obvious once it appears. The good news is that as long as you stick to the directions of "full-bodied, low-acid, rich in oils," there are excellent choices from beginner to advanced levels. [more…]

SOE americano is not a fixed flavor—whether it tastes "sour" depends first on how dark the coffee beans are roasted. Light roasts preserve more of the origin's natural fruit acidity and floral notes, medium roasts pull sweetness, body, and acidity into a more balanced position, and dark roasts move toward cacao, nuts, and caramel. If you want something smooth and easy to drink, start with the roast level. [more…]

Whether an SOE americano is acidic or not cannot be judged simply by the word "single origin" on the menu. SOE refers to espresso made from single-origin or single-batch coffee beans, and its flavor amplifies the regional characteristics of the beans. When the roast is on the lighter side, citrus, berry, and floral notes are more likely to come through in the cup; as the roast gets darker, the acidity recedes, and caramel, [more…]

In such hot weather, of course you have to drink your coffee iced. But for someone at Front Street Coffee who can never make up their mind, with so many types of iced coffee on the market—cold brew, ice drip, nitro coffee, Japanese-style iced coffee—how exactly should you choose? We all know that iced coffee generally uses low-temperature extraction, which is slow, but in terms of flavor, by [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Every region has its own way of drinking coffee, and because some regions' coffee-drinking methods are quite representative, a local culture has emerged, just like Turkish coffee or Italian coffee. And speaking of [more…]

For more specialty coffee knowledge, please follow: Front Street Coffee (Frontsteet Coffee). Each region has its own way of drinking coffee, and because some regional coffee-drinking methods are quite representative, a kind of local culture has emerged, just like Turkish coffee and Italian coffee. And speaking of [more…]